PORT ST. LUCIE — Noah Syndergaard was asked Thursday if he could identify the most recent Mets starting pitcher to receive consecutive Opening Day assignments. “Johan Santana,” Syndergaard correctly responded. “Where is my prize?” Syndergaard received word from manager Mickey Callaway this week that he will get the ball on March 29 against the Cardinals...

What’s happening? – The Orioles will make their first overnight road trip to Florida’s East Coast since 2010, when they play the St. Louis Cardinals today in Jupiter and the New York Mets on Friday in Port St. Lucie. Manager Buck Showalter says that nearly all his regulars will make the trek. Andrew Cashner will start […]

PORT ST. LUCIE — Batters beware. Mets pitchers are taking back the inner half of the plate under new pitching coach Dave Eiland with the blessing of new manager Mickey Callaway. They are going to pitch inside with a purpose, and sometimes they will miss in and hit batters. That’s life in the major leagues....

The Detroit Tigers and manager Ron Gardenhire are not giving anything away, but their 2018 pitching staff is starting to come into focus. Detroit Tigers pitcher Michael Fulmer is on course to be the team’s opening day starter. Friday against the New York Mets he had five strikeouts, and allowed only one earned run in three innings […] Detroit Tigers opening day staff taking shape - Detroit Jock City - Detroit Jock City - A Detroit Sports blog

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. • Although he usually reserves such a pronouncement until later in camp, maybe even after he's delivered it to the player first and long after it has been obvious, manager Mike Matheny revealed his opening day…

After sitting out the last few days, we can now take a deep breath. Amed Rosario‘s leg is okay. After Tuesday’s walk-off win against the Houston Astros, Mets manager Mickey Callaway confirmed an MRI on Rosario’s leg came back “totally clean.” Rosario had the MRI done after experiencing some discomfort in his leg. Originally, his knee […] Mets: Amed Rosario’s MRI returns ‘totally clean’ - Rising Apple - Rising Apple - A New York Mets Blog Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More

Former New York Mets manager Bobby Valentine tells the inside story of going incognito in the dugout after getting ejected from a game at Shea Stadium, as he signs autographs at the Queens Baseball Convention.